

James Wong
2025 Volkswagen Touareg 170TDI review
Pros
- Impressive all-rounder
- Cheaper with more kit
- Isn't too nice to get dirty
Cons
- Servicing is a little pricey
- Fiddly touch-heavy interior
- No third row will deter some
11 Months Ago
The new Volkswagen Touareg is a Suv Large Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $89,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $133,490 for the R.
There are 4 variants of the Touareg available in Australia and this generation went on sale in November of 2025.
Engine options include 3.0L turbo (170kW/500Nm) and electric motor (250kW/450Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2026 Touareg is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
Transmission
8-speed auto
Driven Wheels
4x4
Fuel Type
Diesel or Electric
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
4x4
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Retail Price
Transmission
8-speed auto
Driven Wheels
4x4
Fuel Type
Diesel or Electric
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
4x4
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The Volkswagen Touareg comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being R.


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11 Months Ago
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,889 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,984 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 2,193 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,718 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,894 mm |
| Turning Circle | 12,190 mm |
| Load Capacity | 625 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our Volkswagen Touareg Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.





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Volkswagen Touareg
The cheapest Volkswagen Touareg is the Base that starts from $89,490.
See all Volkswagen Touareg PricingThe most expensive Volkswagen Touareg is the R that starts from $133,490.
See all Volkswagen Touareg PricingThe best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Touareg is 3500 kg offered by the following variants: Base, Elegance, R-Line and R.
See all Volkswagen Touareg towing capacityThe largest Volkswagen Touareg is the Elegance which measures 1984mm wide, 4889mm in length and sits 1757mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Touareg is the R which has 250kW of power from its 3.0L Turbo engine.
The Volkswagen Touareg is built in Slovakia and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Volkswagen Touareg is the R which weighs 3020 kg (kerb weight).
The Volkswagen Touareg may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Electric or Diesel.
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